Roasted Eggplant with Tahini & Date Syrup
Smoky, tender roasted eggplant drizzled with creamy tahini, sweet date syrup, and warm Middle Eastern spices. A perfect balance of rich, nutty, and bright flavors—delicious as a side or main staple!
PREP TIME
10 minutes
COOK TIME
30 minutes
INGREDIENTS
14
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 4 whole4 whole4 whole Eggplant, halved, scored in the middle
- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup João's Arbosana Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Wildly Virgin
- 2 tsp2 tsp2 tsp Cumin, Ground
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 pinch1 pinch1 pinch Salt and Pepper, to taste
- .25 cup.25 cup.25 cup Tahini
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 clove1 clove1 clove Garlic
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Coconut Aminos
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Medjool Date Syrup
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Medjool Date Syrup
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Parsley
Tahini Drizzle
Toppings
Process
Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Brush both sides of the eggplant halves with olive oil.
- Sprinkle with cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange on the baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden and tender
- In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, coconut aminos and salt.
- Arrange the roasted eggplant on a serving plate.
- Drizzle with the tahini sauce and a generous drizzle of date syrup.
- Sprinkle with toasted nuts and fresh parsley, if using.
- Serve warm or at room temperature as a side or appetizer!
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Appetizers Breakfast Dairy Free Egg Free Entrées GAPS Gluten Free Grain Free Nut Free Other Paleo Pescetarian Plant Based Sauces & Dressings Shellfish Free Side Dishes Snacks Specific Carbohydrate Diet Sugar Alcohol Free Vegan Vegetarian| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 303 |
| Fat: | 22 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 22 g |
| Protein: | 4 g |
| Cholesterol: | 0 g |
| Sodium: | 215 mg |
| Fiber: | 2 g |
| Sugars: | 14 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |
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